Washington’s wildfire season is far from over. Dave Upthegrove toured the Labor Mountain fire area, one of the major ...

This story was updated with the latest wildfire numbers on October 13, 2025, at around 3:30 p.m. As fall sets in, many of the state's wildfires are nearing containment, though a few continue to grow ...

Public Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove is requesting an additional $60 million for wildfire prevention, including tree ...

With fall weather dampening wildland fire conditions in Washington, officials are beginning to reflect on the fire season.

As wildfires continue to impact air quality in the state, funding for wildfire readiness and response remains unstable. The ...

October typically starts the rainy season in western Washington, but we will be hard-pressed to find any rain soon.

Washington State DNR conducts a 796-acre controlled burn in Kittitas County to mitigate wildfire risks, with operations ...

Smoke from the Bear Gulch Fire on the Olympic Peninsula is expected to travel from Western Washington to Eastern Washington tonight (Aug. 14) and into Friday (Aug. 15), according to smoke forecasts ...

The Bear Gulch Fire in Washington's Olympic National Forest has burned nearly 20,000 acres with minimal containment. Smoke from the fire is contributing to unhealthy air quality across the Pacific ...

US 97 Blewett Pass has reopened after a weeks-long closure due to the Labor Mountain Fire. The fire, sparked by lightning, is ...

Forest fires across the state continue to grow in size, decreasing air quality for those who live in the Puget Sound region and the rest of the Evergreen State. You’ve probably noticed the smoky haze ...